TENTH PLANET
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3/22/2009 3:42:52 PM
EVERYTHING IS NEVER OVER - Review - FFM Rock - Germany - March 17, 2009
CD Reviews - FFM Rock (English Translation)
Tenth Planet is an interesting band from Canada. The four guys, Martin Ouellette, Johnny Pegg, Mauro Scatozza and Brian Paul, come from far away, but not as far as the band name suggests. They’ve already released two albums on their own and despite the lack of support from a record label, have bravely toured through Europe twice already. This third album, their first full length CD, should give Tenth Planet even more recognition. Not only does it have a great title, but is also musically very catchy. The album opens with "See Yourself" and "Lose Your Mind", serious songs with some strong ALICE IN CHAINS riffs and a massive sound. The production of Jeff Martin (THE TEA PARTY) is heavy but modern. The Canadians continue with "Dissolution Meditation", which sounds like a rough mix of U2 and NICKELBACK. The versatile voice of Martin Ouellette sounds really good here. Depending on the song, Ouellette's singing is crystal clear and featherlight, which reminds one of U2's Bono. On the next song, as well as in the excellent final track "Balcony", his voice gains in strength and expression, sometimes sounding even more like Chad Kroeger (NICKELBACK) or Layne Staley (ALICE IN CHAINS). Personally, I'm very enthusiastic when Tenth Planet combine heavy riffs with irresistible grooves, like they do on the tracks "Even If You're Still Alive", “Little Nation" and the above-mentioned songs. In addition to this balance between hard and soft, two potential singles for the general public can be found with "Drafty" and "Weighed Down", both offering melancholic positive vibes and perfectly catchy melodies. Due to the great production and the ability of the band to create dynamics of light and shaded moments, along with an inherent catchiness, Tenth Planet have managed to make a great album. – Geschrieben Von Thorsten Dieterle – FFM Rock (Germany)
Direct Link
http://allover-ffm-rock.de/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4070Itemid=91
For TENTH PLANET:
Tiziana Hurd, CEO, President
Tenth Planet's manager
SolMusic Management Inc. Canada
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